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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

I Am More...

When I first started this blog a month and a half ago I was dead set on making it about me and my competition journey. I had my other blog, The Fat Free Queen, where I could talk about my personal life. Soon I realized that I no longer connected with the Fat Free Queen. I have become the Fit Beach Babe. This is truly who I am. And the Fit Beach Babe is more than an up and coming bikini competitor. I'm a wife, a business owner, a teacher, and most importantly, a mom. So, with that being said. Let's talk about my weekend. My oldest, Kaylee, is 11 and a competitive swimmer. She honestly wants to be the next Michael Phelps. Both Saturday and Sunday were spent at a 2 day swim meet.

Saturday got rained out after her first race. Sunday was a bit better. She got 3 out of her 5 races in before the thunder forced us out of the pool. She won first in the 100 meter backstroke, 2nd in the 50 meter freestyle {she actually swam this race without goggles because they fell off when she dove in}, and 4th in the 50 meter butterfly. I'm so proud of her. I'm so lucky that my kids like to be active. Kaylee is a swimmer, Mo cheers, and Sunny has switched from dance to gymnastics. It's not often that I have to force my kids to exercise. They support me and push me, just like I support them and push them. Do you wish your kids got more exercise but can't sign them up for a sport or healthy after school activity? Here's a tip: UNPLUG THE ELECTRONICS! When my kids have been stuck in front of the tv one too many hours I kick them out of the house and tell them they have to play for atleast 60 minutes. You can also:

Take them to the park or playground

Go swimming

Run up and down the stairs for 10-15 minutes

Have them do a 30 minute circuit at home in the living room. (push-ups, sit-ups, planks, jumping jacks)

Here's something simple to remember when it comes to kids

It's just that simple. Do your kids do a sport? How do your kids stay active??